Port Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Ocean Shipholdings Inc. Full time
About the Role

Ocean Shipholdings Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Port Engineer to oversee the maintenance and overhauls of T-AGS class vessels. This is a 100% remote opportunity with periodic travel to ship location for overhauls and repairs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs
  • Negotiate and administer contracts for ship construction or overhaul, and experience in preparation of contract work specifications
  • Establish cost estimates for repair, overhaul, conversion, or construction of ocean-going ships
  • Understand overhaul requirements, and the preparation of contract work specifications and cost estimates for repair, overhaul, conversion, or construction of ocean-going ships
  • Regulatory compliance, and vessel management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the US commercial maritime industry in either a shore-side or shipboard engineering role
  • 5+ years of experience in negotiation or administration of contracts for ship construction or overhaul, and experience in preparation of contract work specifications and cost estimates for repair, overhaul, conversion, or construction of ocean-going ship
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs
  • Practical knowledge of mechanical engineering and naval architecture principles and practices as they pertain to ocean-going ships
  • Experience with shipboard electrical distribution systems
  • Familiar with marine/mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines
  • Marine Engineering Degree is preferred
  • An active Secret Security Clearance or US Citizen with a valid U.S. passport is required
About Ocean Shipholdings Inc.

Ocean Shipholdings Inc. is a full-service marine operating company providing environmentally safe and efficient ocean transportation to its customers. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, OSI has built and operated ships for over 43 years. OSI's main business is the turnkey technical management of ocean-going ships.

Ship operations are worldwide including transportation of petroleum products, special operations, and ships containing cargo in support of the U.S. military. Currently the company operates 22 ships under contract. Vessel maintenance is also performed worldwide. OSI has extensive business relationships with shipyards and ports that enable competitive service contracting. Crews can be provided for shipboard work through OSI crewing contracts tailored to meet customer needs.

OSI was initially formed to operate U.S. flag tankers in 1981 and remains privately owned today.



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